Mzimela High School
KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela
About Mzimela High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mzimela High School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mzimela High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Mzimela High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Mzimela High School reported a total enrollment of 1,116 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 41:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mzimela High School is situated in , within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Uthukela education district, specifically within the Siyathuthuka circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Uthukela, under the Alfred Duma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Vaalkop, Wasbank, Ladysmith, 2920. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 19576, Wasbank, 2920.
Curriculum & Academics
Mzimela High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mzimela High School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mzimela High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Vaalkop, Wasbank, Ladysmith, 2920
Postal
P.o. Box 19576, Wasbank, 2920
Phone
+27 87 527 0382Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500324490
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.